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Russia’s answer to Amazon employing hundreds of North Koreans, videos suggest

Russia’s answer to Amazon employing hundreds of North Koreans, videos suggest

Social media posts show alleged DPRK laborers at warehouse in possible sanctions breach, though company denies claims

Russia’s answer to Amazon employing hundreds of North Koreans, videos suggest
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy April 17, 2025
North Korea slams latest US strategic bomber flyover as ‘reckless bluffing’

North Korea slams latest US strategic bomber flyover as ‘reckless bluffing’

Defense ministry warns that DPRK won’t tolerate such ‘grave provocations,’ as US-ROK forces kick off more air drills

North Korea slams latest US strategic bomber flyover as ‘reckless bluffing’
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim April 17, 2025
The Pyongyang marathon’s new name, and the death of a North Korean commando
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The Pyongyang marathon’s new name, and the death of a North Korean commando

NK News’ Chad O’Carroll joins the podcast to discuss inconsistent Kim Il Sung propaganda, Trump budget cuts and more

The Pyongyang marathon’s new name, and the death of a North Korean commando
Russia issued nearly 10K visas for North Koreans in 2024, consular data shows

Russia issued nearly 10K visas for North Koreans in 2024, consular data shows

Figure puts DPRK in top 10 for visa issuance as allies continue to ramp up military cooperation over Ukraine war

Russia issued nearly 10K visas for North Koreans in 2024, consular data shows
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer April 16, 2025
North Korea has earned estimated $20B from military support for Russia: Report

North Korea has earned estimated $20B from military support for Russia: Report

Analysis by ROK think tank highlights DPRK’s windfall from providing troops and arms for war in Ukraine

North Korea has earned estimated $20B from military support for Russia: Report
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim April 16, 2025
How Trump’s push to deregulate crypto could help North Korean hackers

How Trump’s push to deregulate crypto could help North Korean hackers

Dissolution of investigative unit raises questions about efforts to curb crypto laundering in support of DPRK military

How Trump’s push to deregulate crypto could help North Korean hackers
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy April 16, 2025
Russian court blocks Telegram post on North Korean soldiers captured by Ukraine

Russian court blocks Telegram post on North Korean soldiers captured by Ukraine

Ruling cites violations of privacy laws to justify censorship, amid official sensitivity about DPRK support for war

Russian court blocks Telegram post on North Korean soldiers captured by Ukraine
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim April 15, 2025
US B-1 bomber joins air drills with South Korea on deterring North Korea

US B-1 bomber joins air drills with South Korea on deterring North Korea

Seoul calls training a response to DPRK nuclear threats as it seeks to strengthen readiness following Yoon's ouster

US B-1 bomber joins air drills with South Korea on deterring North Korea
Alannah Hill
Alannah Hill April 15, 2025
Kim Jong Un sends $2M to Japan for education of pro-DPRK youth: State media

Kim Jong Un sends $2M to Japan for education of pro-DPRK youth: State media

North Korean leader’s annual donation to Chongryon aims to secure loyalty amid declining youth interest in regime

Kim Jong Un sends $2M to Japan for education of pro-DPRK youth: State media
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung April 14, 2025
Russian officials release rare footage of North Koreans at construction site

Russian officials release rare footage of North Koreans at construction site

Video aimed at quashing rumors of dog meat consumption shows laborers in Vladivostok in likely violation of sanctions

Russian officials release rare footage of North Koreans at construction site
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin April 14, 2025
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